Most people will not associate baby powder with beauty. Yet it is a low budget product that you can certainly use in your (daily) beauty routine. Do you already know these 8 beauty tips with baby powder?
It doesn't matter which brand you buy baby powder from, the main ingredient is always talc. In the past there were traces of asbestos in this, nowadays only purified talcum powder is available. Some time ago, the baby powder was discredited because it is believed to cause various forms of cancer. The studies on this differ. It is especially important not to inhale the powder, especially if you suffer from lung diseases such as asthma, COPD and bronchitis. As with so many things, use it wisely and above all in moderation.
As mentioned, you can use baby powder for much more than just your child's bottom. Below are several applications that you can use for your beauty routine.
A pimple is never convenient, but sometimes it is just a little worse than usual. In that case, baby powder is your lifesaver. Most baby powders contain zinc. An anti-inflammatory substance, which applied to your pimple ensures that the red skin becomes calmer. Apply with a cotton swab after washing your face.
Did you know that you get baby soft skin when you make a mask from baby powder? It also helps to protect your skin from impurities. Mix 3 – 4 teaspoons of baby powder with a few drops of water. Spread the mass on your skin and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Then carefully rinse with (lukewarm) water.
Do you have oily skin? Does your skin start to glow during the day? Then you can opt for an expensive product from the drugstore or you can take baby powder as a low budget alternative. Use a make-up brush and a little bit of powder to apply to the nose, forehead and chin.
Do you want to enjoy your make up to the fullest? Then use baby powder as a base. Apply the foundation powder all over your face, including your eyelids. The zinc is good for your skin, while talc prevents your skin from shining. If you use the powder on your eyelid, you will see that eyeshadow stays on longer and more beautiful.
Many women turn to special mascara to give their eyelashes the wow effect. However, this is not necessary at all. Do it this way from now on:apply a layer of normal mascara. Take an (old) mascara brush and apply some baby powder. Then another layer of mascara and your eyes will be real eye-catchers. The talcum powder makes the lashes appear fuller and longer.
Eyebrows have been an issue for many women for some time now. They should not only be the perfect shape, but also not too narrow or too thick, the right color and much more. Do you have naturally thin eyebrows? Then use talcum powder to make it appear fuller. Apply this before using eyebrow powder.
Do you always get a rash after shaving? Many men and women suffer from red, sometimes itchy bumps after shaving. Not only does that look less fun, it's also very irritating. You cannot prevent this completely, one simply reacts more violently than another. However, you can ease the suffering a bit by applying some baby powder to the affected skin after shaving. Ideal even if you don't have time to use body lotion after shaving. Did you cut yourself while shaving? Even then baby powder is perfectly suitable. It stops the bleeding and ensures that the wound closes faster.
There are many women who swear by using dry shampoo. For this you can buy a special dry shampoo or you can make a DIY dry shampoo with nothing more than baby powder. You can apply the talcum powder directly to your scalp. Make sure you don't use too much, otherwise you will walk around with a white head! If you accidentally got shot by bus, turn your head upside down and shake out the excess.
Have you ever used talcum powder in your beauty routine?
